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Label Serving
31 g
Barcode
085239120538
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
Levels use standard FSA/WHO per-100g thresholds applied to the label's declared values. See the thresholds
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Moderate
Some processing or additives present
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
5.1/10
Health Score
Moderate
Concern Index
Calculation Pillars:
How we calculate this →Nutritional values transcribed from the product label. Actual values may vary.
Share of an average adult's daily allowance in one serving (31 g) — the label's %RDA
Remaining vitamins and trace minerals: US FDA Daily Values. Low = under 5% of a day in one portion · High = 20% or more. Reference values, not medical advice.
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9 / 17 researched · AI analyzing 8 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
WATER, CHEESE BLEND (MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, MONTEREY JACK CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], SALT, MILK- FAT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, RED BELL PEPPERS, CORN OIL, JALAPENO PEPPERS, MALTODEXTRIN, DICED TOMATOES IN TOMATO JUICE, GREEN CHILI PEPPERS, SALT, DATEM, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOR, ANNATTO EXTRACT AND PAPRIKA EXTRACT (FOR COLOR).
Water
solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium
Modified Corn Starch
E1422
No NotablesStabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier in food manufacturing to improve texture and shelf-life stability.
Cheese Blend
Corn Oil
Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods.
Jalapeno Peppers
Red Bell Pepper
Maltodextrin
INS 1400
Lowbulking agent, thickener, stabilizer, texturizer, and carrier for flavors
Diced Tomatoes In Tomato Juice
Green Chile Peppers
Datem
Sodium Citrate
E331
No NotablesAcidity regulator, buffering agent, emulsifying salt, and preservative enhancer in beverages, cheeses, and processed foods.
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Natural Flavor
flavour
Yeast Extract
flavour
Sodium Phosphate
E339
LowEmulsifier, texturizer, pH regulator, and leavening agent
Annatto And Paprika Extracts (For Color)
ANNATTO EXTRACT AND PAPRIKA EXTRACT
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Water | ✓No Notable Concerns | solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium | Water is a fundamental and essential component of human nutrition with an established safety profile. |
2 Modified Corn Starch E1422 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Stabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier in food manufacturing to improve texture and shelf-life stability. | Modified corn starch is widely utilized as a food stabilizer and is generally recognized as safe by major regulatory bodies. |
3 Cheese Blend | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
4 Corn Oil | ✓Low Concern | Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods. | Vegetable oil is a standard dietary fat source that is widely permitted and utilized globally, with consumption patterns evaluated primarily within the context of total daily caloric and lipid intake. |
5 Jalapeno Peppers | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
6 Red Bell Pepper | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
7 Maltodextrin INS 1400 | ✓Low Concern | bulking agent, thickener, stabilizer, texturizer, and carrier for flavors | Maltodextrin is a widely utilized food ingredient with a high glycemic index, meaning intake is associated with rapid increases in blood glucose response. |
8 Diced Tomatoes In Tomato Juice | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
9 Green Chile Peppers | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
10 Datem | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
11 Sodium Citrate E331 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Acidity regulator, buffering agent, emulsifying salt, and preservative enhancer in beverages, cheeses, and processed foods. | Sodium citrate is widely permitted globally for food applications with a well-established safety profile, with total sodium content remaining the primary consideration for daily consumption. |
12 Salt | ⚠Moderate Concern | flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller | An essential dietary mineral whose intake levels warrant monitoring in accordance with established public health guidelines. |
13 Natural Flavor | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe by regulatory bodies worldwide for use within standard manufacturing practices. |
14 Yeast Extract | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Generally recognized as safe for consumption, yeast extract is primarily a source of umami flavor and naturally occurring sodium. |
15 Sodium Phosphate E339 | ✓Low Concern | Emulsifier, texturizer, pH regulator, and leavening agent | Sodium phosphate is generally recognized as safe for consumption within established regulatory limits, though high dietary intake from multiple processed sources warrants balanced monitoring. |
16 Annatto And Paprika Extracts (For Color) | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
17 ANNATTO EXTRACT AND PAPRIKA EXTRACT Indexing with AI... |
Research sourced from FDA · USDA · EFSA · WHO · Peer-reviewed scientific literature. Informational only — not medical advice.
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